National Youth Leadership Training
(NYLT)

2023 Summer Weeklong Courses:

June 11-17 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
June 18-24 –  Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 9-15 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 23-29 – Camp Warren Levis
Register HERE for Summer Session (Registration opens November 25th, 2022)

2023 Weekend Course – 

August 18-20 and August 25-27 – Beaumont Scout Reservation
(Both weekends must be attended to successfully complete the course)

Register for Weekend Course HERE (Registration opens November 25th, 2022.

Why attend NYLT?

Through this week long outdoor training. Scouts grow and improve their leadership skills while following the guidelines of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouts earning the NYLT Shield are better prepared to interact with adult leaders and face the challenges and demands ahead.

To attend NYLT, a Scout must be:

• A current registered member of the BSA
• First Class rank or higher and completed introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
• 13 years old
• A current or prospective youth leader approved by the Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor
• Venturers and Sea Scouts are exempt from the first class rank and must fall within the maximum age allowance and minimum age for Venturers.
• Pack & Paddle candidates must be 14 years old by the date of camp and pass the BSA Swim test.

Programs Available:

S-F Camp Sakima and Camp Warren Levis NYLT Program offers Land Based and Pack & Paddle Courses and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities. Warren Levis offers a Land Based course and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities.

Pack & Paddle

The Pack & Paddle course is conducted in the S bar F Scout Ranch backcountry and on Nims Lake and at Camp Warren Levis and Levis Lake during the NYLT courses. Attending Scouts and Venturers develop leadership skills, practice low-impact camping, hiking, canoeing, and learn the proper use of a compass for navigation.

All participants must stow food, crew gear, shelter, personal items and any other essential equipment in their packs. It’s important to remember when selecting equipment that this is a physically demanding course.

To attend Pack & Paddle, a candidate must:

• Meet all NYLT requirements
• Be 14 years old by date of summer camp
• Pass the BSA swim test (swim 100 yards using strong strokes)

The Pack & Paddle outpost adventure program follows the NYLT syllabus.

Register for upcoming course HERE. Registration opening November 25th, 2022.

Participant/Parent/Guardian/Unit Leader | Required Documents for 2023

The following forms must be completed and reviewed by a parent or guardian before arriving at NYLT Camp.

• Over the Counter Drug Permission
• NYLT Parent Letters are sent 1-2 weeks in advance
• Camp Sakima Pack and Paddling Packing List 2022
• Health Form ABC
• Land Base-Camp Sakima Packing List 2022
• Warren Levis Land Based Equipment List & Warren Levis Map
• Camp Warren Levis Pack & Paddle Equipment List
• Camp Sakima Map
• Participant Packing List-Beaumont

The following form must be completed by the Unit Leader prior to arriving at NYLT Camp:

• Unit Leader Approval Form

A Scout need only attend one of these weeks to successfully complete the NYLT course. A Scout must be at camp for the entire week to complete the program.

Special Diet Requests– Click here to access the form
Allergies and special diets are a common concern of our campers. Our food service-providers are happy to accommodate any diet for, religious, medical or allergy needs; however, a form must be submitted three weeks prior to arrival.

2023 NYLT Youth Staff Application | NYLT Adult Staff Application

NYLT staff is a terrific opportunity for graduates of the NYLT program to master their leadership skills while having a ton of fun and building bonds with other Scouts on staff.

Scouts on NYLT Staff are responsible for running the program at their respective weeks. The only requirement to be on NYLT staff is to successfully complete an NYLT course.

All staff members must work at least one week of NYLT this summer and will be required to be there for the full duration. Be sure you check which weeks you can staff and pick one that works for you.

Every Scout applying for staff, whether new or returning, must fill out an application and also complete an interview with the Youth Directors.

Interview Dates for 2023 Program:
Monday, December 19th| 1:00pm-7:00pm| Beaumont (Emerson)
Tuesday, December 20th | 1:00pm-6:00pm |Beaumont (Emerson)
Wednesday, December 21st |Noon- 7:00pm |Virtual
Link to Register for an Interview Time Slot 

Presentation Sessions: TBD in 2023

2023 Staff Development Dates (staff must attend all dates):

February 17-18, 2023 –Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 24-25, 2023 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
April 21-22, 2023 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Camp Sakima Work Weekends – June 2-4, 2023
Camp Warren Levis Work Weekend – TBD